Techniques: Needle turn applique, couched surface embellishment, hand embroidery, hand quilting & beading.
This quilt design is original with the birds pattern adapted from Jane Townswick's book, "Applique Takes Wing".
When I was a little girl, my grandmother would say to me that anytime you spotted a cardinal, you would have good luck come your way! My grandmother had a wonderful knack for embellishing her stories. It was her way of making my childhood magical. She is no longer with us but, I do remember this memory anytime I see cardinals & this brings a great big smile to my face.
Closeup of the couched small vine. Stunning!!!
Looking at this quilt is just what I needed to inspire me to continue some of my hand applique work. So I'm going to unplug from my computer for a while. I'll be able to get at least three shapes done before dinner. Hand applique is doable in baby steps.......a little each day.......or so......
Until next time.....
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